Price and Naughton first started collaborating together writing songs for Price's 2004 Geffen Records debut -- a CD that spawned Price's single "I'm on my way", featured on the multi-platinum Shrek 2 soundtrack.
Over the course of several late-night jam-sessions (and despite their obvious geographical challenges), the three discovered a musical blend and kinship that quickly overwhelmed the obstacles (and solo careers) to form The Sweet Remains. The band has been winning fans across the country, headlining venues ranging from L.A.'s "Hotel Cafe" to Austin's SXSW to New York's "Joe's Pub". Their debut CD is 'Laurel & Sunset' (2009).
(More info at www.SweetRemains.com).
The Best Is Yet To Come
The Sweet Remains Lyrics
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It's over girl
Once I throw on this, once I throw on this
It's over girl.
I hear you knock knock knock baby come on up
I hope you got got got something in yo' cup
Cause I'm three shots deep and I ain't tryna sleep
You've been playing hard to get with me all night
We both know exactly what you want right
Don't tell me what you won't do
Tell me what you gon' do, what you gon' do
Once I throw on this bowchickawowwow
What you gonna say
You act like you gon leave
But I know that you gon' stay
Break it down dicky downdown
Girl don't even play
Once I set the mood right I'ma make sound like
I'ma make you sound like
Are you tryna make me wait wait wait till the second date
But I cant cant cant even comtemplate
Waiting one more minute lemme jump in it
I bought you flowers and a teddy
You've been playing hard to get with me all night
We both know exactly what you want right
Don't tell me what you won't do
Tell me what you gon' do what you gon' do
Once I throw on this bow chicka wow wow
What you gonna say
You act like you gon leave
But I know that you gon' stay
Break it down dicky downdown
Girl don't even play
Once I set the mood right Ima make you sound like
Yeah I can make you sound like
I gotta leather couch
And a black mic
And we all alone
What it sound like?
The night was dead
We found life
I know I talk shit
But it sound right
You say you can't
But that's a fib
Gotta give something
Something's gotta give
I bet you love it
I win the bet
Now we lighting up … cigarettes
Now I ain't even gotta say shit
To make you feel alive girl you know you like that
Owohowohowowoh
Say I ain't even gotta say shit
To make you feel alive girl you know you like that
Owohowohowowoh
Once I throw on this bowchickawowwow
What you gonna say
You act like you gon leave
But I know that you gon' stay
Break it down dicky downdown
Girl don't even play
Once I set the mood right I'ma make you sound like
Yeah Ima Ima make ya
Once I throw on this, once I throw on this
It's over girl
Once I throw on this, once I throw on this
It's over girl
The Sweet Remains's song "The Best Is Yet to Come" portrays a man trying to seduce his partner into staying the night by putting on some music that will set the mood right. The repetition of "once I throw on this" refers to a specific song or type of music that will clearly indicate to the woman that it's time for intimacy. He is three shots deep, but he's not ready to sleep yet. Instead, he's ready to have some fun and wants his partner to be ready too.
The woman has been playing hard to get all night, but it's clear to both of them what she wants. He encourages her to stop playing games and tell him what she's going to do because, with the right music, he's going to make her sound like she's never sounded before. When the song is put on, she acts like she's going to leave, but he knows she's going to stay. They break it down, and once the mood is right, he's going to make her feel alive like she's never felt before.
Throughout the song, there is an emphasis on the power of music to change our mood, transform the environment and influence the act of making love. The lyrics suggest that music can be the soundtrack to a powerful and passionate experience. The repetition of the phrase "once I throw on this" serves as a metaphor for the transformative power of music to create a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I throw on this, once I throw on this
It's over girl
Once I throw on this, once I throw on this
It's over girl.
Putting on this music will change the dynamic between us, and there's no going back once I do
I hear you knock knock knock baby come on up
I hope you got got got something in yo' cup
Cause I'm three shots deep and I ain't tryna sleep
Get your redbull on cause I'm ready
You're coming over, and I'm already feeling good. Let's keep the energy up and keep the party going
You've been playing hard to get with me all night
We both know exactly what you want right
Don't tell me what you won't do
Tell me what you gon' do, what you gon' do
We've been flirting all night, and it's time to make a move. Don't tell me what you're not into, tell me what you're willing to do
Once I throw on this bowchickawowwow
What you gonna say
You act like you gon leave
But I know that you gon' stay
Break it down dicky downdown
Girl don't even play
Once I set the mood right I'ma make sound like
I'ma make you sound like
When the music starts playing, you might act like you're going to leave, but I know you'll stay. I'm going to make things sexy, and you'll feel good
Are you tryna make me wait wait wait till the second date
But I cant cant cant even comtemplate
Waiting one more minute lemme jump in it
I bought you flowers and a teddy
Are you trying to make me wait until the second date? I can't even think about waiting that long. Let's get down to it now. Here, I got you something nice
I gotta leather couch
And a black mic
And we all alone
What it sound like?
The night was dead
We found life
I know I talk shit
But it sound right
We're in a cozy, intimate setting. The night was boring before we started hanging out, but now we're having fun. Even though I might talk a big game, I'm confident that this is the right move
You say you can't
But that's a fib
Gotta give something
Something's gotta give
I bet you love it
I win the bet
Now we lighting up … cigarettes
You might say you're not into it, but that's not true. You have to give in eventually. I bet you'll love it, and I'm confident I'll win this bet. Let's celebrate with some post-coital cigarettes
Now I ain't even gotta say shit
To make you feel alive girl you know you like that
Owohowohowowoh
Say I ain't even gotta say shit
To make you feel alive girl you know you like that
Owohowohowowoh
I don't even need to talk anymore. I know how to make you feel alive, and you love it
Once I throw on this bowchickawowwow
What you gonna say
You act like you gon leave
But I know that you gon' stay
Break it down dicky downdown
Girl don't even play
Once I set the mood right I'ma make you sound like
Yeah Ima Ima make ya
When I put on this music, you might think about leaving, but I know you'll stay. I'm going to set the mood just right and make you feel amazing
Once I throw on this, once I throw on this
It's over girl
Once I throw on this, once I throw on this
It's over girl
One more time for emphasis: when I play this music, things will change between us and there's no going back
Contributed by Abigail P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pilippe Manuel
on Goodbye Arizona
good lyrics, good beat, nice melody, it delights me every time I hear it, strangely not online score ... thanks a lot from France
Greg Naughton
on Spark
line 2 correction: "Love is like a blindfolded shot in the dark". Line 4 is: "With one last round and I shot it straight from the heart". 2nd Verse line 2 is "Man I can't ever see the woods for the trees" thanks